First Battle of Tijuana

First Battle of Tijuana
Part of the Mexican Revolution

The only Mexican Magonistas who fought at the battle.
DateMay 8–9, 1911
Location
Result Magonista victory, rebels capture Tijuana.
Belligerents

Liberal Party

Government

Commanders and leaders
Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce Col. Guerrero
Strength
~220 infantry 200 infantry
Casualties and losses
~20 killed
~10 wounded
12 killed
~10 wounded
1 captured

The First Battle of Tijuana was an early engagement of the Mexican Revolution and the first significant victory for the Magonistas. Tijuana was captured and held by rebel forces on May 9, 1911 and was used as a haven for recruiting American volunteers from California.


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